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Psychology Today: Our Human Condition
Dementia's Tragic Promise
Personal Perspective: Memory loss and letting go of the self.
"A reflection worth considering is the connection between the selflessness of dementia and that of mystical experience."
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Conference Highlight
Psychology & the Other
In July, more than 200 people gathered for the 8th Psychology and the Other Conference at Northeastern London's campus. We cherished our time together, and the conversations continue to reverberate in our minds and hearts. Thank you to everyone who joined us in dialogue!
Your presence and contributions to this community are invaluable. Together, we are creating good things in a world that is in such desperate need of them. Thank you all for being part of this journey.
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Lecture Series Highlight
Love and Ideology
The Philip Cushman Research and Educational Fund hosts the annual Philip Cushman Lecture as part of the Psychological Humanities Lecture Series at Boston College. This event invites renowned speakers to explore topics central to Philip Cushman’s work. In the latest lecture, Dr. Orna Guralnik, a psychoanalyst and star of SHOWTIME's Couples Therapy, presented "Love and Ideology," discussing how socio-political factors shape intimate relationships through a relational-psychoanalytic lens, with clinical vignettes and videos.
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Publication Highlight
The Necessity of Character
While “moral formation” may seem paternalistic, it’s essential if virtue is tied to human flourishing and success in life. This volume features original essays from educators, scholars, and leaders who believe character is crucial in today's cultural and political landscape.
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Conference Highlight
Educating Character Across Differences
Hosted by Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative, this interdisciplinary conference explores how character education can bridge divides and foster inclusive, meaningful university communities. This year's highlights include Matthew Clemente’s presentation, “Cultivating Dialogue: The Work of the Psychological Humanities.”
The Center for Psychological Humanities & Ethics promotes conversation between the psychological sciences and humanities to advance our understanding of the enduring ethical questions at the heart of human existence.
Upcoming Offerings
Monthly sessions beginning January 6, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Monthly sessions beginning January 13, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Thursday, February 20th
6:00-7:30 p.m. EST
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
Honoring Philip Cushman
Philip Cushman, a moral and political luminary in the field of psychology, died on August 22, 2022, the victim of a hit-and-run accident.
A beloved teacher, scholar, and clinician, Phil is remembered for his rich analysis of how the self has been conceptualized in the field of psychology, along with his historical and critical exploration of the moral and political horizons of psychotherapy.
With the establishment of this endowed Fund, created to honor Phil and foster his moral imagination for the field of psychology, we will continue this critically important work for generations to come.
“The argument over the question of whether or not psychology is or is not a philosophical science is, for psychology, a struggle for its very existence.”